Ohio National Guard Responds to Train Derailment in Northeast Ohio

Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter the affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

A three-person survey team element within the Ohio National Guard's 52nd Civil Support Team prepares personal protective equipment before entering the affected area to collect ground and air samples from public buildings following a train derailment incident in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The 52nd CST is a highly specialized unit that trains year-round to respond to large-scale incidents involving hazardous materials. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
A three-person survey team element within the Ohio National Guard’s 52nd Civil Support Team prepares personal protective equipment before entering the affected area to collect ground and air samples from public buildings following a train derailment incident in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The 52nd CST is a highly specialized unit that trains year-round to respond to large-scale incidents involving hazardous materials. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team ready themselves to enter an affected incident area to assess and collect samples at public facilities for any possible remaining hazards following a large-scale train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The Ohio National Guard was activated at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine to support local and state authorities in providing traffic control, geospatial assessments, ground and air sample collection and mitigation resources following the Feb. 3 derailment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Members of a three-person survey team element within the Ohio National Guard's 52nd Civil Support Team prepare their personal protective equipment before entering an affected area to collect ground and air samples from public buildings following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The 52nd CST is a highly specialized unit that trains year-round to respond to large-scale incidents involving hazardous materials. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Members of a three-person survey team element within the Ohio National Guard’s 52nd Civil Support Team prepare their personal protective equipment before entering an affected area to collect ground and air samples from public buildings following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The 52nd CST is a highly specialized unit that trains year-round to respond to large-scale incidents involving hazardous materials. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Members of a three-person survey team element within the Ohio National Guard's 52nd Civil Support Team prepare their personal protective equipment before entering an affected area to collect ground and air samples from public buildings following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The 52nd CST is a highly specialized unit that trains year-round to respond to large-scale incidents involving hazardous materials. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Members of a three-person survey team element within the Ohio National Guard’s 52nd Civil Support Team prepare their personal protective equipment before entering an affected area to collect ground and air samples from public buildings following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The 52nd CST is a highly specialized unit that trains year-round to respond to large-scale incidents involving hazardous materials. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Sgt. Phillip Hall of the 52nd Civil Support Team prepares his personal protective equipment before entering an affected area to collect ground and air samples from public buildings following a train derailment incident in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The 52nd CST is a highly specialized unit assigned to the Ohio National Guard that trains year-round to respond to large-scale incidents involving hazardous materials. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Sgt. Phillip Hall of the 52nd Civil Support Team prepares his personal protective equipment before entering an affected area to collect ground and air samples from public buildings following a train derailment incident in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The 52nd CST is a highly specialized unit assigned to the Ohio National Guard that trains year-round to respond to large-scale incidents involving hazardous materials. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Master Sgt. Jaron Ross of the Ohio National Guard's 52nd Civil Support Team prepares his personal protective equipment before entering an affected area to collect ground and air samples from public buildings following a train derailment incident in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The 52nd CST is a highly specialized unit that trains year-round to respond to large-scale incidents involving hazardous materials. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Master Sgt. Jaron Ross of the Ohio National Guard’s 52nd Civil Support Team prepares his personal protective equipment before entering an affected area to collect ground and air samples from public buildings following a train derailment incident in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The 52nd CST is a highly specialized unit that trains year-round to respond to large-scale incidents involving hazardous materials. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Soldiers from the Ohio National Guard’s 135th Military Police Company support local law enforcement with traffic control and security of a barricaded safety zone surrounding a train derailment incident site in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2023. Activated by Gov. Mike DeWine following the Feb. 3 derailment, the Ohio National Guard trains regularly with local and state agencies to respond to a wide variety of incidents so they can provide the resources, expertise and capabilities necessary when a community needs assistance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Soldiers from the Ohio National Guard’s 135th Military Police Company support local law enforcement with traffic control and security of a barricaded safety zone surrounding a train derailment incident site in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2023. Activated by Gov. Mike DeWine following the Feb. 3 derailment, the Ohio National Guard trains regularly with local and state agencies to respond to a wide variety of incidents so they can provide the resources, expertise and capabilities necessary when a community needs assistance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Soldiers from the Ohio National Guard’s 135th Military Police Company support local law enforcement with traffic control and security of a barricaded safety zone surrounding a train derailment incident site in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2023. Activated by Gov. Mike DeWine following the Feb. 3 derailment, the Ohio National Guard trains regularly with local and state agencies to respond to a wide variety of incidents so they can provide the resources, expertise and capabilities necessary when a community needs assistance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Soldiers from the Ohio National Guard’s 135th Military Police Company support local law enforcement with traffic control and security of a barricaded safety zone surrounding a train derailment incident site in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2023. Activated by Gov. Mike DeWine following the Feb. 3 derailment, the Ohio National Guard trains regularly with local and state agencies to respond to a wide variety of incidents so they can provide the resources, expertise and capabilities necessary when a community needs assistance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Soldiers from the Ohio National Guard’s 135th Military Police Company support local law enforcement with traffic control and security of a barricaded safety zone surrounding a train derailment incident site in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2023. Activated by Gov. Mike DeWine following the Feb. 3 derailment, the Ohio National Guard trains regularly with local and state agencies to respond to a wide variety of incidents so they can provide the resources, expertise and capabilities necessary when a community needs assistance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Soldiers from the Ohio National Guard’s 135th Military Police Company support local law enforcement with traffic control and security of a barricaded safety zone surrounding a train derailment incident site in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2023. Activated by Gov. Mike DeWine following the Feb. 3 derailment, the Ohio National Guard trains regularly with local and state agencies to respond to a wide variety of incidents so they can provide the resources, expertise and capabilities necessary when a community needs assistance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

Members of a three-person survey team element within the Ohio National Guard's 52nd Civil Support Team prepare their personal protective equipment before entering an affected area to collect ground and air samples from public buildings following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The 52nd CST is a highly specialized unit that trains year-round to respond to large-scale incidents involving hazardous materials. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)
Members of a three-person survey team element within the Ohio National Guard’s 52nd Civil Support Team prepare their personal protective equipment before entering an affected area to collect ground and air samples from public buildings following a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 2023. The 52nd CST is a highly specialized unit that trains year-round to respond to large-scale incidents involving hazardous materials. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Ivy Thomas, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

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